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Part 61
Ninja Gaiden

Part 61

Follow this comprehensive Ninja Gaiden Part 61 walkthrough to defeat Knightmares, find the Griffon, Lion, and Lioness Keys, and prepare for the Spectral Doku boss battle.

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Follow this comprehensive Ninja Gaiden Part 61 walkthrough to defeat Knightmares, find the Griffon, Lion, and Lioness Keys, and prepare for the Spectral Doku boss battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Ascend the stairs to encounter Knightmares. Defeat three Knightmares by exploiting their aggressive attacks and using non-stop counterattacks with the Dabilahro. After they transform, repeat the tactic. Grab the SERPENT DIETY statue and exit the Pyramid.
  2. 2
    In the Outer Pyramid, proceed down the grassy path. The GRIFFON DOOR is locked. Approach the open doorway with the Save Point, SAVE your game, and visit Muramasa's Statue.
  3. 3
    Enter the glowing portal to reach Hellish Depths. Kill all the Zombie soldiers that appear to reveal a chest containing the GRIFFON KEY.
  4. 4
    Return to the Outer Pyramid, use the GRIFFON KEY to unlock the GRIFFON DOOR, and enter The Labyrinth 1.
  5. 5
    In The Labyrinth 1, equip the Flails and defeat the Ghost Fish using jump attacks followed by continuous combos.
  6. 6
    Enter the alcove between the walls to find a chest containing a Life of the Gods #38.
  7. 7
    Proceed up the stairs and climb the upper stairs to find a chest with a Life of the Gods #39 and a dead body containing an item. Continue past the LION DOOR.
  8. 8
    Equip the Flails and go down the path to find a chest with a Life of the Gods #40.
  9. 9
    After retrieving the item, defeat the attacking Ghost Fish. Then, use Explosive Arrows to shoot the ambushing Catwomen in mid-air. Grab the LION KEY they drop.
  10. 10
    As you leave, another ambush occurs with more Catwomen and a Crab Fiend. Use Explosive Arrows and your weapons to defeat them.
  11. 11
    Use the LION KEY to enter the next area.
  12. 12
    In Labyrinth 2, turn left upon entering the LION DOOR and go to the end of the path to find a Golden Scarab #48.
  13. 13
    Go back and up the stairs. Use the Save Point to SAVE your game. To the left of the Save Point, open a chest in a small alcove for a Life of the Gods #41.
  14. 14
    Take the long path to the right, avoiding the open area with the LIONESS DOOR. Kill the Ghost Fish encountered.
  15. 15
    Continue to the end of the path. Enter the large alcove across from Muramasa's Statue to find a Golden Scarab #49.
  16. 16
    The LIONESS KEY is in the alcove behind Golden Scarab #49. Take the alley next to it to find it.
  17. 17
    There is another alley with Ghost Fish and a chest at the very end. You can choose to fight the fish and open the chest or ignore it.
  18. 18
    Return to the Save Point and SAVE your game.
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    Approach the open area with the LIONESS DOOR. Upon entering, you will be ambushed by Ghost Fish and two Crab Fiends. Use aerial combos with the Flails on the Fish and UT's or the Flying Swallow on the Crab Fiends.
  20. 20
    Return to the Save Point and SAVE your game again to avoid re-fighting the enemies.
  21. 21
    Use the LIONESS KEY to enter the next area for a boss battle.
  22. 22
    BOSS BATTLE: SPECTRAL DOKU (HARD MODE NOTE: Doku will have Ghost Fish assisting him).
  23. 23
    After defeating Spectral Doku, MISSION COMPLETE.
  24. 24
    Begin Chapter 18: The Core. Equip the Flails and slice all the Ghost Fish in the area. Grab the RAPTOR DEITY statue to unveil the exit.
  25. 25
    Approach the Save Point and SAVE your game. Go to the far right of the path to find a chest.
  26. 26
    Go the other way and search the dead body for a MAP. Continue down the path to encounter enemies. Use Izuna Drops on the Shadow Fiends.
Tips
  • Knightmares' regular attacks do not break Ryu's guard when blocking, allowing for consistent counterattacks with the Dabilahro.
  • When fighting Ghost Fish in The Labyrinth 1, a jump attack followed by a continuous combo with the Flails is effective.
  • Use Explosive Arrows against Catwomen and Crab Fiends, and consider using the Flying Swallow on Crab Fiends.
  • Save your game frequently, especially before boss battles and after difficult encounters.
  • SERPENT DIETY statue
  • GRIFFON KEY
  • Life of the Gods #38, #39, #40, #41
  • LION KEY
  • Golden Scarab #48, #49
  • LIONESS KEY
  • MAP

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